Dad's the top dog in the house, so host a Father's Day cookout to remind him of his Fatherly duties as "Grill Master." These 11 delicious recipes aren't just plain old hamburgers and hot dogs...they're flavor-packed twists on the classics (i.e. steak & potatoes) that Dad knows and loves.

Is all this food talk making you hungry? Get ready to drool...

1. Classic Sirloin Steak

Father's Day is not truly complete until Dad's had his plate of juicy, tender steak. Surprise him with some homemade cooking that tastes better than anything he'd get at Sizzler's. Practice your BBQ skills with this simple and delicious sirloin steak recipe:

1. Get your BBQ ready! The charcoals should be about medium-high heat.2. In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, marmalade, and cinnamon until blended.3. Grill steak 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. While one side of the steak is cooking, brush the other side with the BBQ sauce mixture.

2. Crab Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad is a stereotypical cookout appetizer for a reason -- it's delicious and so easy to make! Dad won't be crabby once he tastes this salad:

1. Boil a large pot of water. Cook macaroni for 8-10 minutes or until desired firmness. After cooking, rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled and drain.2. Mix mayonnaise, crabmeat, celery, tomatoes, chili sauce, relish, and other toppings in a separate bowl. Slowly mix macaroni in.3. Chill entire mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

3. #1 Baked Potatoes

True to the name, these potatoes are #1 -- the fastest to cook, the easiest to customize with toppings of your choice, and the tastiest to eat!

DIRECTIONS1. Cut 4 large slits into the potato, almost through to bottom. Place onion slices in between slits.2. Dab the inside of the potato with butter. 3. Drizzle olive oil over the potato and season with whatever you wish. 4. Wrap the potato tightly in foil.5. Put potato(es) on BBQ rack and close the lid.6. Let potato(es) cook for about an hour, but keep checking them.7. After cooking, open the foil packages and serve!

4. Maple Corn Bread

The inner Canadian in Dad will love this sweet twist on traditional corn bread.

DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Use butter or cooking spray to prepare a baking pan.2. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and baking soda. 3. Use your hands to create a well in the center of the mixture. Add milk, eggs, 1/2 cup of the maple syrup, and ½ cup of the butter. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. 4. Pour batter into baking pan. Bake in oven about 20-25 minutes.5. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine ¼ cup of butter and ¼ cup of maple syrup. Use this mixture to brush onto the cooked cornbread.6. Let cornbread cool in the pan, then serve.

5. Avocado Deviled Eggs

This one is Tree Hut's favorite recipe. :) California avocados are in season now, so we're looking for any excuse to eat them.

DIRECTIONS1. Hard boil eggs beforehand and slice into halves. 2. Carefully remove the yolks and put into a separate bowl. Then, spoon out the avocado into the same bowl. 3. Add the remaining ingredients and mash all together with a spoon. 4. Once thoroughly mixed, scoop the mixture and dab into the egg halves.5. Sprinkle with paprika for embellishment!

6. Hawaiian Pork Kebobs

So maybe you can't bring Dad to Hawai'i, but this is the next best thing: Pork-and-Pineapple Skewers!

DIRECTIONS1. In a small bowl, whisk mayo, coconut milk, horseradish, sugar, ginger, and vinegar until creamy.2. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, thinly slice the cabbage into manageable pieces. It's really up to you!3. Pour the dressing over cabbage and mix well so the dressing doesn't sink to the bottom.

8. Grilled Artichoke with Honey Dip

Artichokes probably aren't your father's favorite dish, but maybe your Father's Day gift could be opening his eyes to delicious foods he thought he didn't like.

DIRECTIONS1. Use a serrated knife to cut the tips and pointy leaves of each artichoke. Slice in half. Remove the fuzzy choke in the center. Rub artichokes with lemon. 2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Boil artichoke(s) with lid on for about 30 minutes or until tender.3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey, pepper and salt. This will be the dipping sauce.

4. Once the artichokes are boiled, drain and let them cool. Once cooled down, spray the cut part of each artichoke with cooking spray (or a thin coat of butter). 5. Grill the artichokes, cut side down, until warm and slightly charred, about 4 to 5 minutes.

9. Banh Mi Hot Dogs

Relive the fond memories of watching baseball with your Dad as a kid with a more "sophisticated", "adult" version of the hot dog.

DIRECTIONS1. Combine carrots, daikons, sugar, white vinegar, and water in a large bowl. Mix, cover, then refrigerate for at least half an hour. This will be the "slaw."2. Meanwhile, grill the hot dogs on the BBQ. Once grilled to taste, place them in their buns. 3. Top each slice with cucumber, hoisin sauce, mayo, jalapeños, and some slaw.

10. Triple-Tier Brownies

The best way to Dad's heart is through his stomach. The more chocolate = the more he'll love you.

DIRECTIONS1. Prepare and bake boxed brownie mix in a 13x9" baking pan. 2. After cooling cooked brownies, spread the cream cheese frosting. Then, sprinkle the chopped peanuts.3. Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook over low heat for about 4-5 minutes or until blending. Stir occasionally so the mixture doesn't stick to the pan. Spread over the brownies as another layer.4. Chill in refrigerator brownies for 30 minutes, then serve!